More than 70 business leaders from across Bristol are this lunchtime pledging their support for the city’s bid to be the home of the new Green Investment Bank. Bristol is competing against up to 20 rival towns and cities to be the location for the bank, which will help...
Bristol firms supporting Fairtrade have less than two weeks to enter the UK’s first Fairtrade business awards, which are being staged in the city. The awards, sponsored by The Co-Operative and supported by Bristol Business News, will highlight and promote efforts being made by companies of all sizes to...
The West of England Business of the Year Awards, the most prestigious business accolades in the region, have been launched by accountants PwC. The awards are now in their 24th year with the roll call of previous winners reading like a who’s who of the West’s best business elite...
West business leaders have welcomed a bespoke guide and website for public sector staff moving into private employment. The Choices Guide, which includes the website www.hays.co.uk/jobs/LEP, was launched at an event held in Bristol yesterday. It has been compiled by the West of England Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) in conjunction...
Trade and investment minister Lord Green has visited the West to urge the region’s businessess to compete for a major award scheme to boost exports – benefiting both themselves and the economy. The Exporting for Growth competition aims to encourage more small businesses to take their products to overseas...
Inflation fell sharply last month as lower fuel prices and hefty pre-Christmas discounting on the high street brought some economic relief. The drop – to 4.2% from 4.8% in November – is the biggest fall since April 2009 and supports Bank of England forecasts that inflation will tumble this...
An innovative marketing campaign to encourage diners into Bristol’s independent ethnic restaurants has been launched. The campaign, Around the World in 80 days, aims to raise awareness of the wide range of cuisine types available in the city. Restaurants from all over Bristol will be running a series of...
Workplace relations advisers Acas has appointed Tony Cooper as its new director of the South West region, based in its Bristol office. Mr Cooper has worked for Acas for 23 years, having had roles in every aspect of the organisation. He has also worked in the retail sector. He...
In these economic challenging times young people are facing serious competition for jobs, apprenticeships and training whilst employers are concerned that young people do not have the necessary employability skills to meet their business needs The Bristol Young Student of the Year Awards is a new competition for post-16...
Government initiatives to promote innovation and exports to emerging markets coupled with growth sectors like the automotive industry provide real opportunities for West manufacturers, according to accountants and business advisors BDO’s Bristol office. While recognising that uncertainty in key economies and markets and the lack of access to capital...
Fast-growing human resources firm 3103 HR has appointed its first non-executive director in the shape of experienced management consultant and business coach Myles Mayne. His latest appointment comes as the Bristol-based firm moves towards becoming a nationwide business through the establishment of a hub of regionally-based associates and forms...
With less than 200 days to go to the London Olympics and Paralympics, workplace expert Acas is advising West employers to avoid any last-minute hurdles by planning for staff being away from work during the Games. Bosses should start talking now to employees who will be acting as volunteers...
Social enterprises and community organisations in Bristol and the surrounding area can win up to £50,000 under a new awards scheme. The Santander Social Enterprise Development Awards (SEDA) have been created as part of the bank’s commitment to supporting small businesses in the UK. Social enterprises play a vital...
